Wylan
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,451 in 2020
14 babies were named Wylan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 692 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wylan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wylan, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wylan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWylan first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #5,451.
- Then vs nowWylan is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendWylan has slipped 692 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Wylan
Wylan is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Wylan for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 28 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #5,451 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 239,234 boys |
| 2010s | 7.1 | 141,643 boys |
| 2020s | 7.7 | 130,719 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wylan
What is the origin of the name Wylan?
Wylan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wylan a boy or girl name?
Wylan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wylan?
Wylan ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#5,451).